EJW Big Buck Tournament

EJW Big Buck Tournament A contest for deer hunters in Eastern NC brought to you by EJW Outdoors in Morehead City, NC & local sponsors. http://www.ejwoutdoors.com/big-buck.html

TOURNAMENT RULES
1. All bucks must be registered by January 5 (No exceptions)
2. All registration fees are non-refundable.
3. Payment of the entry fee constitutes that he or she has read and understand the Big Buck
rules and he or she will abide by such rules and the decision of the tournament committee.
4. All game must be taken in North Carolina Eastern Season. (Except for Level IV Unlimited Cl

ass entries)
5. No game shall be taken in an illegal manner.
6. All legal weapons may be used including, but not limited to the following: Bow & Arrow, Compound Bow & Arrow, Rifles of legal caliber, and Shotguns. Snaring and bludgeon are not permitted.
7. All game must be taken by means of fair chase.
8. All game must be tagged and registered as required by North Carolina state laws, rules, and regulations.
9. Hunter must have entered tournament prior to harvesting game.
10. Top money winners may be required to pass a polygraph exam.
11. Game will be scored under Boone and Crocket scales.
12. In the event that more than one (1) animal of the same score is brought in,
the first animal entered will be the winner.
13. All protest must be in writing and accompanied by a $500.00 cash deposit. If protest is not upheld, deposit becomes the property of the tournament.
14. Must be present at Annual Awards Banquet to win any cash or prizes.
15. One (1) buck limit per region per hunter.
16. All winners will be announced at the EJW Outdoors Big Buck Banquet.
17. Tournament Directors will place all winners at the highest payout per level.

The 30th annual Big Buck Tournament Banquet was so much fun. Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate another gr...
02/14/2026

The 30th annual Big Buck Tournament Banquet was so much fun. Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate another great hunting season. A gracious thank you to all of our incredible sponsors and lastly thank you to Donnie Griggs for blessing the crowd and reminding us all how beautiful it is to be a part of God’s glory.

Congratulations winners!

Unlimited Class: Jimmy Blackburn

Northern Division:
1st Place: Morgan Terry
2nd Place: Ricky Hughes
3rd Place: Jackson Weeks
Bow: Camren Wells
Muzzleloader: Jesse Wells
Youth:
1st Place: Tucker McIntosh
2nd Place: Davis Locklear
3rd Place: Jacob Roberson

Southern Division:
1st Place: Dylan Rouse
2nd Place: Haley Long
3rd Place: Frankie Smith Jr.
Bow: Austin Coombs
Muzzleloader: Bob Pechie
Ladies: Savannah Slade
Youth:
1st Place: Walter Glancy
2nd Place: Luci Morris
3rd Place: Geller Davis

There will be a QR code to scan for this specific raffle tonight at our banquet! What an awesome thing for our kids!
02/13/2026

There will be a QR code to scan for this specific raffle tonight at our banquet! What an awesome thing for our kids!

Register NOW to enter a youth (15 years or younger) to win a day of guided turkey hunting April 4, 2026. Two winners will be drawn on 3/21.

We are receiving messages about some late tickets, most likely because of the snow and postal back up! Don’t worry, if y...
02/13/2026

We are receiving messages about some late tickets, most likely because of the snow and postal back up!

Don’t worry, if you signed up- your name will be on the list at the front door!

See you soon.

We’re getting closer to the banquet!
Tickets have officially been mailed.

If you signed up and don’t get a ticket by February 11th, please give us a call to confirm your registration.

A friendly reminder, tickets CANNOT be sold at the door for this specific event. Please don’t show up unless you signed up!

See you guys Friday!! 🎉
02/11/2026

See you guys Friday!! 🎉

Thanks to Farm Bureau Brian Moore and Legacy Homes, we are happy to announce that the KIDZ CORNER is back!

Bring the kids to join in on the fun that we have every year!

We’re getting closer to the banquet! Tickets have officially been mailed. If you signed up and don’t get a ticket by Feb...
02/04/2026

We’re getting closer to the banquet!
Tickets have officially been mailed.

If you signed up and don’t get a ticket by February 11th, please give us a call to confirm your registration.

A friendly reminder, tickets CANNOT be sold at the door for this specific event. Please don’t show up unless you signed up!

Thanks to Farm Bureau Brian Moore and Legacy Homes, we are happy to announce that the KIDZ CORNER is back! Bring the kid...
01/20/2026

Thanks to Farm Bureau Brian Moore and Legacy Homes, we are happy to announce that the KIDZ CORNER is back!

Bring the kids to join in on the fun that we have every year!

01/05/2026

PER TOURNMENT RULES EVERY YEAR, HERE IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL BIG BUCK TOURNAMENT ENTRIES!

"1. All bucks must be registered by January 5, 2026 (No exceptions)"

We're ready to score and find out who places this year! Happy Hunting!

There is still time to become a sponsor for this years tournament and upcoming banquet! Email morgan@ejwoutdoors.com for...
12/30/2025

There is still time to become a sponsor for this years tournament and upcoming banquet!

Email [email protected] for information!

09/30/2025

As always, our Early Bird Special Drawing picked by yours truly!

Congratulations Marsh's Surf Shop! Stop into the gun shop to claim your prize!

Address

Morehead City, NC
28557

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(252) 247-4725

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